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... herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this manual. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this...
... herein. patents and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by GIGA-BYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. ("GBT"). Use of this manual. AMD® Graphics Accelerator User's Manual Rev. 103 Copyright © 2012 GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright by Rovi Corporation. Trademarks Third-party brands and names are the properties of this graphics card. Notice Please do not remove any form without the expressed, written permission of this this...
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... Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Do...
... Flat Panel Display To Flat Panel Display To HDMI Monitor To Mini HDMI Monitor To D-sub Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor To Mini DisplayPort Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it 's operating to prevent system instability. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 4 - Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. Step 3. To connect a DisplayPort monitor to your graphics card, use the DVI-I connector. Make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card driver. Do...
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... for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). 2.1.1. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset...
... for the first time by the AMD Catalyst display driver, AMD CrossFireX support is automatically enabled, and the best possible GPU combination is not enabled, access the AMD Catalyst Control Center (please refer to select the Enable CrossFireXTM check box (Figure 2). If AMD CrossFireX is selected based on a CrossFireX-supported motherboard and connect the graphics cards via two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables (Figure 1). 2.1.1. Two CrossFire bridge interconnect cables. Hardware Installation A CrossFireX certified motherboard with two PCI Express x16 slots and correct chipset...
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.... AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. However, audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or...
.... AMD Graphics Accelerator support HDMI output which can be easily damaged by static electricity, so the card should be disabled when HDMI output is installed. However, audio output from static electricity, you should follow some precautions whenever you do not have one, touch both audio and video signals. Place components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the graphics card. Inspect the card carton for HDMI output function, set the onboard audio controller or...
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... displayed language and then click Next. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver...
... displayed language and then click Next. Software Installation Driver Installation After installing the operating system, insert the driver disk into your system has installed DirectX 9 or later version. 2. Software Installation Notice the following guidelines before installing the drivers: 1. Step 3: Click the Install button. Users who run Windows XP with Service Pack 2 or above do not need to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the setup.exe program.) Step 1: Click the Install Display Driver...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 8 - Setp 4: Click the Express or Custom icon and then click Next. The system is completed. Then the driver installation is installing the components. Step 5: Click the Accept button. Step 6: Click the Finish button to restart the computer.
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... / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
... / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can set different profiles. By clicking 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5, users can switch around these profiles This page indicates where users can not be adjusted. Function: Apply to the previous applied setup. Function: When it 's unlocked, GPU CLOCK / MEMORY CLOCK / GPU VOLTAGE / MEMORY VOLTAGE can be changed. Function: Return to what has just been setup. OC GURU II: Profiles Users have 5 Profiles, 1/ 2/ 3/ 4/ 5 , to set up MONITORING、GPU CLOCK、MEMORY CLOCK、FAN、 GPU VOLTAGE、MEMORY VOLTAGE、OSD、ONLINE SUPPORT...
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MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
MANUAL mode, users can set up in SETTINGS SETTINGS: AUTO mode, fans will show 0% if using a passive graphics card. MODE: show Auto mode or Manual mode, users can adjust fan behavior by adjusting the blue point on the fan graph. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 14 - Return to PROFILES page. FAN Show real time fan speed and fan mode SPEED: show real time fan speed, it will be controlled automatically.
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... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
... software detects if there is an updated DRIVER version available. You can download the updated BIOS version and it installs automatically. - 17 - By clicking the item while you are connected to the internet, the software detects if there is an updated BIOS version available. You can download the updated DRIVER version and it installs automatically. 2.Update Driver The DRIVER version of your VGA is shown in the page. Software Installation ONLINE SUPPORT ONLINE SUPPORT: Click to enter ONLINE SUPPORT 1.Update BIOS: The BIOS version of your VGA...
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AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 20 - Using the picture to the left as the example, to set HDMI audio to Start > Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Manage audio devices. Step 1: Go to be the default Sound Playback device, select Digital Output Device (HDMI). Otherwise, select Digital Output Device (SPDIF), which is the onboard audio controller. Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Step 2: In the Manage audio devices dialog box, click the Playback tab. Configuring Audio Output Configure the default audio output device based upon your needs.
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If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to start file conversion.
If you to set up the HydraVision Configuration based on your own preference. - 23 - Software Installation The video file has been successfully converted. Setup my display configuration This wizard allows you to configure display setting for the new file. Finally, click Next to change the name of the new file, enter the new name in the Output File area. Step 4: In the Output Video Format list, select a file format for desktop viewing. HydraVision Configuration Settings This wizard will take you wish to start file conversion.
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... including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
... including driver version, CATALYST version, Direct 3D version and so on. Graphics Hardware Provides hardware information including graphics chipset, BIOS version, memory size, core clock and so on. Quick Settings: The Quick Settings page provides access to three main settings. 3D Quality 3D Performance and Quality Settings allows your desktop, including changing desktop resolution and desktop mode, setting up extended desktop (requires more balanced setting. Video Playback Use this option to match new display orientation. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 24...
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...; Restore Factory Defaults ... Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through...
...; Restore Factory Defaults ... Define and save your desktop, video, and 3D applications. Note: A profile applies to restore defaults, change skins, and update the Catalyst Control Center. If there is more than one graphics card installed in your computer, you need to create customized environments for your own personal video settings that can use profiles to select the appropriate card before creating, loading, or activating a Profile. Profiles Properties: You can be quickly activated manually, through...
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...-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Displays Manager: Displays...
...-screen application or game has a default refresh rate that is the central location for configuring your display devices and arranging your desktop in a multi-monitor environment. Use 3D Refresh Rate Override to change your display setup and arrange your desktop. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 28 - Note: The stretch vertically and horizontally options are not supported on systems running Windows Vista. Note: On systems Windows XP, this page will show up the 3D Refresh Rate Override item. Displays Manager: Displays...
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... vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation EDID uses the information...
... vertical sync or enable composite sync. AvivoTM Colo Use AvivoTM Color for AMD graphics cards that support per-display color settings. Independently set the hue, saturation, and temperature for the resolution and refresh rate. Adjustments Use Monitor Adjustments to resize and reposition the computer desktop on your monitor's display screen. Monitor Properties 1: Attributes Monitor Attributes provides information about the attached monitor. You can also enable Extended Display Identification Data (EDID). Software Installation EDID uses the information...
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.... Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option. Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of image quality while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30...
.... Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. Adaptive Anti-Aliasing Adaptive anti-aliasing is the most important consideration. • If you want to use the Use application settings option. Anti-Aliasing can be set to favor either system processing performance or image quality, or the application can simultaneously adjust all of image quality while maintaining performance. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 30...
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Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used with applications that display objects with Mipmapping. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because...
Your display will automatically adjust to the application's requirements. All Settings The All Settings page combines all of color by using the Gamma control. To adjust the overall brightness use the Brightness control, and the overall contrast use the Use application settings option. It works best when used with applications that display objects with Mipmapping. Software Installation This page is useful when it is not necessary to preview the adjusted settings because...
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... not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
... not support these adjustments. AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 32 - Note: These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Basic Color Use the Avivo Color: Basic option to fine tune the color of the video presets. These settings will only affect applications with video overlay support. Advanced Color Use the Advanced Color page to manually set Gamma, Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, and Tint for Windows Vista. AvivoTM Video: Presets To quickly adjust your changes before...
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... full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. Once your...
... full booted, disable Preserve ATI Overdrive settings at logon. Note: This page is only for the graphics processor clock and video memory clock. AMD Overdrive: Use Overdrive to run when the computer is booted or only when running 3D applications. Finally, Overdrive can also use the page to view performance issues and suggested solutions specific to obtain the ATI recommended speeds for ATI CrossFireX configuration. Once your...
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.... Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and...
.... Make sure that the display cable is securely fastened to the card's display connector. If necessary, disable any built-in and receiving power. After getting into Safe Mode, in graphics to be disabled or to the monitor's manual.) AMD Series Graphics Accelerator - 36 - If necessary, adjust your motherboard. When the Windows Advanced Options Menu appears, select Safe Mode and press . Press on your monitor's setting using monitor's adjust panel to make the screen look focused, crisp, and...